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LP12 SEY

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 SEY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 138,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,683 miles

handbrake reading low

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,683 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake reading low

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 106,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake pad (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,654 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 57,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,725 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,295 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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LP12 SEY is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 79,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP12 SEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP12 SEY registered?

LP12 SEY is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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